Volvo P1800 E Coupe

The story of the Volvo P1800 began in 1957, Volvo wanted a sports car to compete in the US & European markets. Volvo turned to Jensen Motors, whose production lines were under-utilised, and they agreed a contract for 10,000 cars. The Linwood body plant,  manufacturer of Pressed Steel, was in turn sub-contracted by Jensen to create the unibody shells, which were then taken by rail to be assembled at Jensen in West Bromwich. In September 1960, the first production P1800 (for the 1961 model year) left Jensen for an eager public and soon after this the elegant Coupe was popularised by “The Saint” television series.

As time progressed, Jensen had problems with quality control, so the contract was ended early after 6,000 cars had been built. In 1963 production was moved to Volvo’s Lundby Plant in Gothenburg. Powered by a 2 litre 4 cylinder 130 bhp engine the P1800E was capable of 118mph with a 0-60 mph of 9.3 seconds.

The Volvo P1800 E offered at Autostorico is a 1970 UK supplied car finished Californian White with Red interior. Showing an indicated 96,376 miles this exceptionally original example boasts; Mini-Lite alloy wheels as per the original “Saint” car and original Radio. Supplied with a current V5 registrtion certificate, MOT valid to May 2018, Original handbook and service booklet.

A truly unique opportunity to own such an iconic classic car, which will only appreciate further over time.

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